> Supplement Index > Aconite / Aconitum napellus / Aconitum / Aconite/ Monkshood / Cuckoos Cap/ Friars Cap / Soldiers Cap / Blue Rocket / Jacobs Chariot / Auld Wifes Huid > Aconite General Information Aconite Uses & Scientific Evidence For Aconite Dosage Information Aconite Safety & Interaction Information Buy Aconite Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconite General Information It is believed that the word Aconitum came from the word akone, meaning “rocky” which is the type of area where this plant grows, but according to Greek mythology, Aconite became a poisonous herb when foam dropped from the mouth of Cereberus, the gatekeeper of hell, while he dragged Hercules up from the nether regions. Aconite is also said to be an ingredient of “flying ointments” used by witches to imitate the sensation of flying. Alkaloids in this plant are analgesic and anti-inflammatory. Throughout history, Aconite has been used to treat pain arthritis, inflammation, fever, skin diseases, and neuralgias. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconite Uses & Scientific Evidence For Aconite is quick acting and is safely used as a homeopathic remedy for physical or psychological stress, and panic attacks accompanied by palpitations. It has also been used to reduce tension headache, and problems that arise from a severe shock or scare to the system, exposure to dry, cold winds, or intensely hot weather. Aconite is used at the beginning of an infection such as with colds and coughs. The root of this plant is extremely poisonous. Even a mere teaspoonful of it can cause paralysis of the cardiac muscle or respiratory functions. For this reason the German Commission E does not recommend its use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconite Dosage Information Aconite stems and flowers are most commonly used in formulations and are ingredients in many products. Proper dilution of this herb can be safe for the treatment of your condition; however, due to the toxicity of this plant, it is advised that Aconite be used only under the supervision of a physician or by a qualified homeopathic practitioner. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Aconite Safety & Interaction Information The root of Aconite is highly poisonous and can cause death. Do not use on open wounds. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Aconite Supplements and Products Below

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